The Halo: Reach multiplayer beta is almost here. Just four days from kick off, the beta is scheduled to run from May 3 through May 19. Players can access the beta via the Halo 3: ODST game disc, however an Xbox Live Gold membership and internet connection is also required.

Throughout the beta, Bungie will be turning on different modes at certain times to optimize testing. The beta kicks off with three playlists featuring the all-new “Arena” mode (4v4 ranked Team Slayer games) in addition to “Free-For-All” and “Grab Bag.” Beginning May 7, the large-scale Spartan vs. Elite “Invasion” will be added, followed by “Generator Defense” on May 14.

Players who log at least one full game of any type in the Halo: Reach beta will receive a free Halo: Reach hoodie for their Xbox Live Avatar via the Halo Waypoint portal. To redeem the hoodie, players must access Halo Waypoint on Xbox Live and browse their Halo career stats after completing the required match.